Interpretations of Which of the Following Concluded That Positive Treatment

question 71

Multiple Choice

Interpretations of which of the following concluded that positive treatment of employees improved their motivation and productivity?

• A) administrative principles
• B) stakeholder approaches
• C) scientific management
• D) the Hawthorne studies

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Definitions:

Positive Reinforcement

The process of encouraging desired behavior by rewarding it, thereby increasing the likelihood of its recurrence.

Work Behaviours

Actions and attitudes that employees exhibit in the workplace, which can affect both their performance and the overall culture of the company.

Inventory of Rewards

A collection or list of potential rewards or incentives that can be offered to individuals or employees to motivate and recognize their contributions.

Operant Conditioning

A learning process through which the strength of a behavior is modified by reinforcement or punishment, introduced by B.F. Skinner.